A proclamation was issued by the Pakistani Government on Sunday, February 1, that the Pakistan team won't be playing against India in the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2026. This declaration of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was hilariously trolled by the Iceland Cricket while the boycott controversy is going on. A suggestion was made by the Iceland Cricket that they were unwilling for the replacement of Pakistan in the showpiece event. Nonetheless, the board humorously remarked that they might change their mind if they were given 50 million kronur which is approximately 3,74,68,417 INR, and a private jet. Also Read | "Trust the people there to keep us safe," Mitch Marsh answers to India vs Pakistan boycott in T20 World Cup '26 The board wrote on X: "We are aware of shifting sands in the tournament fixtures and the calls for us to fill the sudden void that has emerged on 15th February. However, as a responsible Board who believe in the merits of consistency and certainty, we remain withdrawn from the tournament. Only 50 million krónur and a private jet will change our minds." India and Pakistan are a part of Group A of the T20 World Cup 2026. The showpiece event will be cooperatively hosted by India and Sri Lanka. All the matches in which Pakistan is going to play will be held in Sri Lanka. The marquee clash between India and Pakistan is set to be held at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on February 15. Also Read | T20 Warm-Up Match: India A vs USA; How to watch today? The Official Statement by the ICC on Pakistan's Boycott Threat The reaction to Pakistan's selective participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 has been given by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The Council expected a second-thought on the decision by the Pakistan Board. The ICC officially wrote: "ICC tournaments are built on sporting integrity, competitiveness, consistency, and fairness, and selective participation undermines the spirit and sanctity of the competitions. While the ICC respects the roles of governments in matters of national policy, this decision is not in the interest of the global game or the welfare of fans worldwide, including millions in Pakistan. The ICC hopes that the PCB will consider the significant and long-term implications for cricket in its own country, as this is likely to impact the global cricket ecosystem, which it is itself a member and beneficiary of. The ICC's priority remains the successful delivery of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which should also be the responsibility of all its members, including the PCB. It expects the PCB to explore a mutually acceptable resolution, which protects the interests of all stakeholders." The opening of the T20 World Cup 2026 campaign will be done by Pakistan against the Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, on Saturday, February 7.